Benares
45 MURRAY STREET, Manhattan, 10007
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 16, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| May 17, 2025 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 9 (4 critical) |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 19 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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